Table 2 Assessment of Outcome Variables and Confounders for Primary Analysis
Variable type | Variable | Assessment | Time point | Data source | Method of Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Outcomes | • Hospital days • Rehospitalisations | Baseline | Point of referral | Secondary data from paper-based records | Data extracted from patient file and entered into referral form by ward staff, then checked by M&E Officer |
Follow-up | Six months from referral | Secondary data from paper-based records | Data extracted from patient file and entered into six-month admissions form by M&E Officer | ||
Confounders | • Disability • Family support | Baseline | Initial ward visit after referral | Primary data collected via questionnaire (based on WHODAS 2.0 and MIND ME) | Reported by user to M&E Buddy using baseline form |